Château de Montsoreau - Musée d'Art Contemporain
Château de Montsoreau - Musée d'Art Contemporain
Château de Montsoreau - Musée d'Art Contemporain
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Radical, committed, living the Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary art is a place entirely dedicated to contemporary creation. Located in the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, two hours from Paris, it has the world's largest collection of works from the Art & Language movement, whose artists are at the origin of Conceptual Art.
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irawine
Benicia, CA637 contributions
May 2023
Like others, we thought the chateau was something it is not. The restored chateau houses a collection of “unusual” (at least to my taste) modern art. There was very little information provided on the history of the building or the town. It was also 11 euro per adult to get in. I would not go back.
Written 17 June 2023
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Dilbertfan
Surrey, UK451 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The village of Montsoreau is one of the 150 or so “Most Beautiful Villages of France” and the castle is of course considered to be one of its highlights. It sits in a commanding position on the banks of the wide Loire river, and the views from the top of the castle are exceptional.
The castle is bare inside: no furniture, no armoury, no draperies etc..., so a permanent exhibition has been set up throughout the rooms. Sadly it is about contemporary “Art & Language” and is unlikely to wow a majority of the visitors. I personally thought it was awful. The only plus point is that there is a lot of English translation for Anglophone visitors. Entrance fee is just short of €10 per adult.
The castle is bare inside: no furniture, no armoury, no draperies etc..., so a permanent exhibition has been set up throughout the rooms. Sadly it is about contemporary “Art & Language” and is unlikely to wow a majority of the visitors. I personally thought it was awful. The only plus point is that there is a lot of English translation for Anglophone visitors. Entrance fee is just short of €10 per adult.
Written 26 April 2019
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,942 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
One thing you must know before you go to this chateau is that it is now an art gallery.
While we were not really impressed with the art work the views from the chateau of the surrounding area was wonderful.
While we were not really impressed with the art work the views from the chateau of the surrounding area was wonderful.
Written 21 April 2017
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Dear sir,
We would like to thank you for your positive review about the visit of Chateau de Montsoreau.
We are indeed a Contemporary Art Museum not at all a art gallery.
Best regards
Written 30 April 2017
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,551 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
Its not hard to succumb to the charms of this village as you gaze over the majestic river that bestows such irresistible charm and softness on this little town. The centrepiece, is the impressive chateau which displays an elegant facade inspired by Italian Renaissance.
In the mornings a mist rises from the Loire which envelops the watcher with gossamers of gold shafts and a harmony of soft hues. The village is fortunate in quarrying the white Tuffeau from which both the chateau and village houses are built from..
Fabulous mushrooms are sold at the Sunday food market, a great offshoot to the important tourist attraction of 21 Troglodyte dwellings, which are owner occupied by villagers and enjoy the modern trappings to create very cosy digs.
The village is a delightful place, on the banks of the river, nestled in the heart of the nature reserve. Aside from its church of Saint-Pierre-de-Rest and its splendid panorama , Montsoreau is also known for its competitions of boule de fort, a ball game invented in the 17th-Century by Spanish prisoners. Governed by strict protocol and lots of gentle humour, the game is played in a convivial spirit typical of the village.
In the mornings a mist rises from the Loire which envelops the watcher with gossamers of gold shafts and a harmony of soft hues. The village is fortunate in quarrying the white Tuffeau from which both the chateau and village houses are built from..
Fabulous mushrooms are sold at the Sunday food market, a great offshoot to the important tourist attraction of 21 Troglodyte dwellings, which are owner occupied by villagers and enjoy the modern trappings to create very cosy digs.
The village is a delightful place, on the banks of the river, nestled in the heart of the nature reserve. Aside from its church of Saint-Pierre-de-Rest and its splendid panorama , Montsoreau is also known for its competitions of boule de fort, a ball game invented in the 17th-Century by Spanish prisoners. Governed by strict protocol and lots of gentle humour, the game is played in a convivial spirit typical of the village.
Written 3 December 2014
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Landgraf0107
San Diego, CA10 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I have visited this chateau numerous times in the past and enjoyed its depiction of the history of the Loire river - geology, history, commerce, etc. Reproductions of the old boats, music, even the fashion diorama were wonderful and very informative.
Now, all that has been stripped out and replaced with a schlock art exhibition - absolutely horrible! There has always been space for artwork displays - in the building across the courtyard from the chateau. Why wasn’t this done here?
The only thing left is the great view from the roof. But, wait a while until wiser heads redecorate. Don’t support this travesty with your 9.5 euros.
Now, all that has been stripped out and replaced with a schlock art exhibition - absolutely horrible! There has always been space for artwork displays - in the building across the courtyard from the chateau. Why wasn’t this done here?
The only thing left is the great view from the roof. But, wait a while until wiser heads redecorate. Don’t support this travesty with your 9.5 euros.
Written 19 July 2018
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jrrk100
Cambridge, UK5 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This castle is taken over by an exhibition which is a combination of the risible, such as an air-conditioner surrounded by 4 white walls, the offensive such as a young boy smoking, pseudo science such as mapping the world in terms of objectivisation, ultra-feminist claptrap encouraging women to throw off their role as child-bearers (who else can do it?), and as is usual nowadays, the blasphemous undermining and misuse of the Holy Bible. You can wash your mouth out in the convenient toilets afterwards.
Written 6 August 2018
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nicola2robin
Romsey, UK12 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Very disappointing. The contemporain art exhibition wasn't appreciated by anyone in our group of 8 people. The best part was the view from the top. Not worth 9 euros
Written 21 May 2018
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Laurence D
2 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
A lovely chateau right on the banks of the Loire. The interior has been recently - and impressively - restored and now houses part of Philippe Méaille's engaging 'Art and Language' collection as well as the history of the chateau. The collection sits very well in the various rooms and is explained in English and French. The chateau also affords excellent views of the Loire and surrounding area. Both the building and the art collection would be worth a visit alone so to have them both together is quite a treat!
Written 22 May 2016
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Dear visitor,
We would like to thank your for your visit at the Chateau de Montsoreau.
We are glad that you enjoyed your discovering of the Art&Language collection!
With our warm regards
Written 10 June 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
seran11102
Greater London, UK1 contribution
May 2016 • Friends
Château de Montsoreau is for art lovers, this contemporary art treatment of ancient heritage works brilliantly. Not only will you soak up an art movement which keeps your mind moving, its setting, collection and historic context gives you an interesting juxtaposition of past and present. The views from the top are breathtaking, with graffiti on the stone walls abound from all centuries giving you a continuum link to the exhibited collection ‘Art and Language’ where images, words, sentence constructions leave your mind stretched and stimulated. All perfectly presented and hung - complexities of language stretch your mind whilst the simplicity of high ceilings, light walls and space allow you to effortlessly float through the exhibited floors of this exquisite historical château.
Written 20 May 2016
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Dear visitor,
We would like to thank your for your visit at the Chateau de Montsoreau.
We are glad that you enjoyed your discovering of the Art&Language collection.
Best regards
Written 10 June 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Victoria O
Staffordshire, UK16 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
We really enjoyed the clever use of space and use of multi media in the chateau and felt the visit was good value for money at just over 9€ each. The view from the top of the chateau was worth the price of admission it itself. We also appreciated the effort that had gone into providing English translations of display information.
Written 25 September 2015
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